Megan Daubert Podcast
Megan shares her story from the night her husband nearly died from a sudden cardiac arrest, to finding out about his brain injury, and transitioning back to life at home after three months in a hospital. She captures what life is like with short term and long term memory loss as she openly shares about the struggles and questions they are left dealing with.
Episode 12 - The Role of Connections in Healing
In this Episode Megan is joined by her friend, Jenny Collins, who was able to visit them at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Jenny shares her insight from her time there and speaks about the role "soul connections" seem to play in a person's healing.
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Episode 11 - No Filter
Megan shares some of the humor and moments of joy during their stay at Shepherds Center. She also reflects on the possibility of a silver lining from memory loss in terms of rebuilding the life and person who Michael was before his accident.
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Episode 10 - My Illusion of Control
Megan shares more examples of Michael's memory deficits during therapy and reflects on the team-wide meeting where she learned more about what we might expect going forward in recovery. She describes the seemingly backwards act of letting go of control of a situation and what that is meant to produce in us.
Episode 9 - Seeing the boys for the first time
Michael's boys got to visit him in Atlanta and it was the first time they saw him since his accident. It was both beautiful and hard. Bringing some of home into the hospital helped Michael remember who he was but it also made the gap between "what was" and "what is" even wider. Megan shares some of her reflections on what was going on internally in her mind during these weeks.
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Episode 8 - 30 Second Memory Loop
In this episode, Megan reflects on her initial observations of therapy, the overwhelming role of caregiving, and the profound love that emerges through adversity. We begin to see Michael's memory and awareness emerge but it's sitting at alarmingly low levels at this point in his recovery.
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Episode 7 - But I don't want to be in the wilderness
Megan shares about assessment day at the Shepherd Center and her struggle to process the loss of the man she knew. She shares about what the Lord told her through His Word that morning and encourages listeners to recognize the voice of the Lord in their own lives.
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Episode 6 - The Flight to Atlanta
Megan shares the story of the medial flight down to Atlanta and the initial arrival at Shepherd Center. This was another point of transition for her and Michael as they left behind the initial stage of emergency care and moved into the acute rehabilitation stage.
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Episode 5 - The Power of Presence in Times of Crisis
Megan and her best friend, Rebekah Butterfield, discuss their journey through trauma, grief, and the importance of friendship and community support during difficult times. They reflect on their shared experiences of loss, the complexities of grief, and the beauty found in deep connections amidst suffering. Their dialogue emphasizes the significance of simply being present for one another and the power of community in healing.
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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Episode 4 - Initial Effects of Brain Damage
In Episode 4 Megan recalls how Michael's cognitive recovery was a significant challenge as Michael struggles to recognize loved ones.
The emotional toll on Megan was profound as she navigated her husband's condition. She chose not to bring their children to the hospital initially to protect them from trauma. She did bring their oldest in finally but it wasn't a good moment.
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Episode 3 - Trial of Extubation, Psalm 23
Michael spent 10 days in the cardiac ICU. He finally got the brain MRI where damage was seen in the thalamus. We didn't know the full extent of the brain damage just yet. Extubation was successful so the next step was to seek out a long term rehab facility. Megan shares how vulnerable and exposed this time in the hospital felt.
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Episode 2 - The Next 48 Hours in ICU
In this episode, Megan shares her journey following her husband's cardiac arrest and subsequent health challenges. She recounts the emotional turmoil of informing her children, navigating the ICU experience, and the overwhelming weight of responsibility that fell on her shoulders. Megan reflects on the support from family and friends, the uncertainty of medical outcomes, and her search for hope and faith amidst trauma.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to a Life-Changing Event
00:36 The Cardiac Arrest Incident
02:37 Facing the Unknown: Telling the Kids
04:35 The Hospital Experience Begins
06:58 Transitioning t...
Episode 1: The Night of Trauma
Megan shares her family's journey following her husband's anoxic brain injury, detailing the events leading up to the accident, the emergency response, and the emotional aftermath. Through storytelling, she reflects on the challenges of coping with trauma, the importance of community support, and her personal healing process.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Journey
10:49 The Emergency Response
18:46 The Aftermath and Reflection
32:16 Outro
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Trailer Episode
Megan shares her personal journey following her husband's cardiac arrest and subsequent brain injury. She discusses the concept of ambiguous loss and grief, the purpose behind her podcast, and the importance of faith and community in navigating hardships. Megan aims to provide encouragement to others facing similar challenges, while also documenting her family's experiences for her children and husband.
00:00 Introduction to a Life-Changing Event
01:46 Understanding Ambiguous Loss and Grief
03:09 The Purpose Behind the Podcast
05:07 The Role of Faith and Community in Healing
06:02 Looking Ahead: The Journey to Come
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